Norwegian Language and Grammar
The students will be given a basic introduction to Norwegian official language (bokmål). The course starts at beginner level, but the progression will be relatively fast. Oral practice will be central, and the course requires a high degree of participation from the students. The students participate in conversation groups, answer questions, and give individual presentations.
Important course elements are:
- Basic grammar: morphology and syntax
- Vocabulary
- Rules of pronunciation
- Reading, speaking and answering questions in class
- Own work as homework and written assignments
KNOWLEDGE
The student
- has knowledge about the Norwegian language on elemantary level.
SKILLS
The student
- can listen and understand freqently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. family, housing, education and work)
- can read simple texts with information about basic topics
- can interact in conversations with simple information on familiar topics and activities
- can express oneself orally and be able to use several phrases and sentences in order to describe familiar and routine matters
- can write simple texts, notes and messages
General competence
The student
- can understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and simple statements about themselves and what is familiar and close.
- can participate in simple, familiar interaction situations if the interaction partners adapt the language and are supportive.
QUALIFICATION
Level A2 - elementary (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
Compound evaluation - all parts must be approved for the final grade in the course
Compulsory attendance (OD): Minimum 80 %. Approved/Not approved
Written examination (SK): Duration 6 hours, counts 60% of the total grade, assessed A-F.
Oral examination (MU): Duration 20 minutes, counts 40% of the total grade, Assessed A-F
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
NO106L - Norwegian for Foreigners - 10 credits
NO204L - Norwegian for Foreigners - Advanced - 10 credits